Remember Sandra Bullock’s amazing, jaw-dropping adoption announcement following the huge cheating scandal with her then-husband, professional dirtbag Jesse James? That was in People Magazine at the end of April, 2010, just over two years ago. The interview and resulting PR blitz were pure genius, with Sandra looking like she had moved on and changing our focus on her adorable new baby, Louis. That also helped prove that Sandra had her life on complete lockdown, since she had been the focus of tabloid stories for months and there wasn’t a peep about her even considering adoption despite the fact that she’d had little Louis since January. Well Louis is growing up and he’s really adorable, and has been seen looking happy and chatting to friends outside his preschool. Sandra hasn’t been dating again that we’ve heard of, but she seems really fulfilled as a mom. People is featuring her on their cover this week. Here’s some advance details on this story:
Sandra Bullock, meet Thomas the Tank Engine.
The actress recently took her 2-year-old son Louis to a meet-and-greet with a full-size version of the famous train – one of many Mommy-and-me outings for the inseparable duo.
“Being a mom is her total focus now,” a Bullock source tells PEOPLE in this week’s cover story. Along with her work, “Louis has become her whole life.”
Currently renovating a $16 million Beverly Hills mansion, the Oscar winner, 47, regularly shuttles between work at her Fortis Films production office and her son’s preschool.
“She is raising Louis as a single mom, and she never thought it would be this way,” says another Bullock source. “She’s still trying to figure out [her new life].”
[From People Magazine]
That sounds really sweet, but I’m not sure it will be a big seller for People. It might be if they featured a photo of Sandra with Louis as the main picture on the cover instead.
Some of those advance quotes sound like Sandra is trying to put to rest the rumors that she’s considering adopting a sibling for Louis, but it’s hard to tell. I would be more apt to believe those stories if we didn’t have such a great example of how Sandra is adept at keeping her private life out of the tabloids. Also, it kind of makes me sad that it sounds like Sandra is apologizing for not having another partner at this point.
IMDB only lists one film coming out for Sandra this year, Gravity, which is out in the fall. Last year she had just one film too, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. In 2010 when she won the Oscar, adopted a child and went through all that, she had no films out. So did that scandal affect her career or did she deliberately take a step back to focus on being a mom?
Sandra is shown out with Louis on 4-10. 4-19, 4-24, 5-3 and 5-8-12. Credit: WENN.com and FameFlynet
5th picture-
Louis: “I’m driving today Mommy” HAHAHA!
I think she’s just focusing on being a mom so she’s not working as much. Louis is TOO cute!!!
Say what you will about Sandra, but that child is a-freakin-dorable!
“Say what you will..”
Ok. I will. Is that an Adam’s apple?
She worked hard for her independence. She worked harder to become one of the few A-Listers who can pick their projects, and how many they contract a year. And She earned it all on her own, no matter her man troubles.
I believe Sandra is like many new mothers: With a little soul completely dependent on you for everything, life is suddenly put into perspective, and what used to be important, is only now secondary. That’s motherhood for you!
Amen! My sentiments exactly!
I love Louis! He’s too cute. I kind of feel that she’s focusing on being a mom right now.
GRAVITY yet has Oscar buzz so ….
I cannot stand this woman. The timing of this adoption is suspicious. You cannot tell me she did not as a supposedly intelligent woman know she had married a racist scum. So when she realizes all of America is about to learn the dirty details of her marriage she rushes out to adopt a black baby to make sure America knows their sweetheart could not possibly share in her husbands racist views. You would have to believe Sandy was stupid dumb and ignorant if you believe she was clueless regarding the man she chose to marry. I do not think she is dumb at all. Can’t stand her hope she goes away and takes her hard nonsmiling eyes face with her.
Know the facts. The child was with them before, even during the Oscars. They had been going through the adoption process for several years stating no preference as far as race. The child came to them and they kept it private during Oscar season. When he was caught cheating the adoption finalization was switched to just her instead of him since she filed for divorce.
Because she said so? Yeah, she would have nothing to gain by lying.
Considering she had been on the list to adopt for several years your conspiracy theory has more than a few holes. Also you generally don’t “rush out” to adopt a child. The system is bad…but it’s not that bad.
I’d like to think not, but Hollywood lawyers and publicists have been known to do awful, criminal things to protect their clients. Way worse than arranging, say, a speedy out-of country adoption. Somewhere it’s easy to bribe officials? Say somewhere in Central or South America?
Throw a few million at an issue, and you’d be amazed where morality goes. “The system doesn’t work that way” is a laughable statement about anything for the very rich and connected.
Wasn’t she saying they offered her to speed up the process but she wanted to do it like anybody else? Remember something like that.
Even if the baby WASN’T adopted in a fit of PR, no celeb would ever tell the truth about having the adoption process smoothed over. That in itself would be a PR nightmare.
Agree. I used to like her, but that whole adoption timing left a bad taste in my mouth. How convenient. A black baby. And you are planning a bris, eh, despite not being Jewish. Totally normal. Totally.
Blech. Fake.
(I also suspect that the marriage was a bearding situation for her, anyway, but that’s a whole other discussion)
Considering Jessie said they had the child and he bonded and loved the child but agreed to give up his rights because Sandy asked him to, I don’t get your comments.
Again, it’s easy to pay people off. We all think James is a big liar, but when he’s saying something in Bullock’s favour, it’s got to be true? He’s skeevy. He’d take a payout. Plus, it’s better for his image to say he loved that baby.
Also, you bond with and love a child like a son, and you just give it up because someone asked nicely? The hell?
I agree with Zelda here. I have always found something “off” about Sandra Bullock–too forced, too phoney, too staged somehow. She left me cold when she adopted this baby because it immediately became a PR vehicle for her.
( I would say the same about another actress who timed her adoption(s) just in time to take advantage of another high-profile romantic upset (not her own) and to do a bit of image clean up herself, but never mind that for now…)
I also agree that Bullock knew the nature of the beast when it came to marrying Jesse James
I suspect she was willfully blind about Jesse, happens to the best (and worst) of us.
Plus, you can’t just rush out and adopt a child, doesn’t work that way.
In the US, you can’t “rush out” and adopt a baby of any color. It’s a lengthy, fraught process.
thank you, just what I wanted to say.. love your name btw..
Such a ridiculous statement. you obviously have no idea about adoption. Especially here in the US. you cannot rush out to adopt a baby (Even if you have a lot of money and lawyers.)
Women (and men) are fooled all the time by their spouses. That is why there are so many divorces.
I expected nothing less of an ignorant redneck, mad at the world, and putting the weight of all its outdated issues on a woman’s shoulders.
1- Sandra had started adoption process while still married. Her sh-tty ex-husband has publicly spoken about it, and was expecting to be the father, until he let it go during divorce negotiations.
2- She kept it secret for 3 months. She waited for all the hoopla to die down after her divorce, before simply allowing her mommy side to start showing in public, with her son.
3- She is beyond a decent human being, who had fought hard and long to keep her step children safe from their abusive mother. She went beyond her duty as a stepmother in making sure that her ex’s young daughter, is not raised in the porn industry environment that her biological mother was irresponsibly raising her into.
4- Like a lot of women her age, she was raised to stick to her man. She was raised to support him in whatever he intends to do in life. She was there through thick and muddied sh-t in helping him reach for his dreams, and protecting his family. Until she was backed into a corner, and saw that all she did was for naught. And that man did not believe in the sanctity of their marriage like she did.
Please, keep your trash in your backyard, stop slinging it across the highway into other’s neighborhoods.
And I don’t expect a lot from snotty white women either.
1. There’s no proof they started the adoption process. JJ said so because at the time he wanted to stay with her.
2. What she actually said was that she didn’t want it competing with the Oscar stuff which I thought was one of the weirdest statements ever. If you had a baby you’d been dying for wouldn’t you shout it from the rooftops?
3. That same wonderful step mother hasn’t seen her step children since the divorce despite her ex moving closer so she can see them.
4. I’m close to her age, and totally disagree with that. If she were 77, maybe I’d agree.
@bluhare:
“2. What she actually said was that she didn’t want it competing with the Oscar stuff which I thought was one of the weirdest statements ever. If you had a baby you’d been dying for wouldn’t you shout it from the rooftops?”
But then wouldn’t she have be accused of using Louis for Oscar promotion?
@bluhare, Just to be clear first off, I was answering to “reeda redneck”. Thus the redneck reference.
Truthfully, it is always best to be snotty than an ignorant misogynist twit sh-tting on women, especially after their men sh-tting on them so publicly. Color of skin is of no issue here.
And best to be snotty, than reading like quite the angry duped ex-lover, the husband refused to leave his wife for. Why else would any woman attack so harshly another they don’t know? Why so hateful, like a tattooed-Nazi stripper who is just not getting it into her dulled skull: Sandra Bullock acted like a lady, refused to cry publicly, because THAT would have been PR manipulation heaven, and she is now leading a better life, concentrating on her son and work.
There is plenty of proof of Sandra and whatshisface starting adoption process way before the Oscars. I will not Google them for you, for I expect you to stop all the lazy and dull-witted bashing, and get on it. Get a bit of proof, watch some interviews the sh-thead had done. In promoting his book, trying to get our sympathy for his cheating nonetheless. Better a snotty informed woman, rather than a hateful shrew.
And again, like many others have stated, no matter your money, your lawyers, your standing in society and social class, LEGAL adoption in the US is no easy-overnight feat. The process is long, arduous, and makes you think not only twice, but many times over, your choice of adoption.
As for the stepchildren, I don’t know if they visit. I’m not in their lives. But anyone with half an ounce of common sense, oh sorry, I forgot. See there bluhare, common sense dictates that when learning of the ex’s move down the block from Sandra’s house, it was clearly another way of playing with her emotions, and using his children so she could give him another chance. What you are forgetting is that Sandra SHUT HIM DOWN. She refused to talk to him. She let the lawyer do the talking. By his own admission, she did not give him a chance to apologize. Now how can you not be given the chance, by your own admission, to apologize if your wife KNEW about your cheating beforehand?
And no matter what was going on, Sandra kept on working hard on getting his youngest daughter away from her mother’s clutches. Even after their separation. She wrote letters to the judge. She held her end of the deal, and did her best in protecting an innocent child. Unlike the father who used his daughter as an emotional bargaining tool.
Maybe in your perfect world, women leave their husbands very easily, without a backward glance. In mine, and as in many others’, we try beyond our best in upholding our sacred vows, until faced with a cul-de-sac. If the man wants to sleep with other women, and you don’t accept it, then best move on.
Hey Maguita, unless you’re Sandra Bullock, you don’t know jack.
And thanks for all the insults. I just said you were snotty. Which you were and proved some more with your response to me.
Clearly, I do know when to be kind and throw a bone to those in desperate need. Hope you get help and flush some of that anger directed at women away.
hey maguita, no anger at women here. No anger at Bullock either; just think she’s as fake as they come.
You are the one who appears to enjoy throwing shade around.
Next time, use sunblock and pick words more carefully. Maybe rose-tinted sunglasses would do some good too.
I agree with you! I don’t like her either, she TOTALLY knew about her husband.
Totally agree, reeda. Including the adoption thing. When it all hit, I was with everyone else, but looking back I don’t think I buy it either.
I wonder about someone who keeps her life on 24/7 lockdown.
Why worry about an actor or actress who wants to keep their private life private?
As many others have stated, you can’t just rush out and adopt. I’m adopted by a family member and the process still took YEARS to complete and finalize. The woman cant win. She announces she’s adopting, it’s part of her Oscar campaign. She doesnt talk about it, and it’s part of her cover up to keep being America’s Sweetheart.
Louis is adorable and she seems to love being a mom. Good for her.
I love her! Think she just loves to take care of her little man.
Louis is the cutest! Omg.
I love Sandra, don’t fault her for marrying the wrong guy. Except for that blunder, she’s always been a woman that other women like because she’s authentic, and she’s a talented actress. I’m glad she has Louis to love and care for after what happened to her. If she wants a full fledged movie career, I think she will have no problem getting roles. I wish the best for her future.
I like Sandra, so likeable. Sounds like she is focusing on motherhood, being that she is a older Mom, sounds like she has her life priorities in order.
But one thing…wish she would stop with the plumping of her lips and the messing with her face which looks awfully tight and weird at times. Could it be that that is what is affecting the career? Aging is bitch in Hollywood, yet if you mess with your face too much, the public rejects that as well. Sucks!
She’s had a great career and been very sucessful but let’s face it at 47 the role start to dry up. Not saying that it’s right. Just saying it might be a good time to round out your life with other interests. Better than desperately trying to stay young and competitive with the youngsters.
I have to respect the way she handled her business. She’s supposed to be amazing in Gravity.
Sandra’s career slowed down by choice. Nothing wrong with that.
Sounds like she’s focusing on being a mom and a producer.
Given the upheaval her life went through in the past few years, I think it’s probably a wise move to step back a little, regroup, and enjoy being a mom to that adorable little guy.
Plus she’s never been a 6 films a year kind of actor, she’s taken lots of time off before.
I think she handled this nightmare situation in the best possible way. All these stars should learn from her.
Sandy is highly suspect to me. She has a closet full of skeletons.
She’s just enjoying life with Louis and being a mom. Kudo’s to her.
Louis is a darling! I still like her though despite what some people here say 😀
I like her. Her kid is adorable. I think she’s gay and biker loser was her beard.
The revelation of the adoption was pure PR genius and the brist OH!! a two-fer
She has Louis. She’s probably more than happy to put her career on the backburner.
i can’t believe that her kid is already 2! crazy.
Gorgeous, gorgeous little boy:D
I’m happy that she’s devoted to her son, but I wish she’d get back out there on the movie scene.
some of the comments in this thread are seriously freaking crazy.
I don’t buy the adoption was staged. Sandy doesn’t come across as that type of person, has always tried to keep her life private and I heart her as an actress.
I do buy that she knew that Jessie had some racial issues going on, or at least some Nazi love. I mean LOOK at him. But what I think he told her was that it was all in the past and he was not that person anymore. And she believed him because she loved him.
I side eye her because she married someone who was once married to a porn star. That should have given her a clue right the hell there what kind of shit he was into.
OMG yes. And look at the type of woman he is attracted to– tatted up hookers who pose with Nazi stuff on. Makes you wonder how she feels about people of the Jewish faith.
She knew the deal. I’m undecided about the adoption issue.
cr: You are talking about a woman who obviously wanted a baby. I can see not wanting to make him a public spectacle, but so what if people thought she was using him for oscar promotion?
Oops!! This was supposed to be a response upthread.
Considering your response to it, why should she have, she’s damned if she did, she’s damned if she didn’t
C’mon… Jesse James was a beard.
Agreed! I feel; this is it more than anything which is why I side eyed the fuck out of their relationship. Sandy definitely gives off the lesbian vibes as does Nicole Kidman.
Does she not live in New Orleans anymore? Anyone know?
I personally love Sandra! My husband is her mechanic here in Austin. She’s so kind and loving to everyone she’s ever been around and I’ve met her a handful of times. She’s very down to earth and just because her husband was a closet freak isn’t her issue anymore.
She always wanted to be a mother…and who cares what color the skin of the baby is?
Sandra isn’t Jesse James…
Also, have you never dated or been with a mistake? I know I’ve stuck around ex bfs that were too wrong and I either didn’t realize the extent of it.
Also, coming from parents who both had affairs….people can really be clueless to their spouses.
And I definitely believe Sandra had no idea what kind of POS Jesse really was.
For the past 5 or 6 years Sandra hasn’t been doing a lot of films. So no her career hasn’t suffered. I don’t see any apology about not having a man in her life. Considering the divorce blind-sided her (no pun intended), of course it would be difficult to get into another relationship. I see nothing wrong with focusing on her son and career.
I agree! It is refreshing to see that she hasn’t been involved in some scandalous rebound affair, etc., like many Hollywood-types seem to fall into after they divorce or split up.
Little Louis is too adorable! I really appreciate that she is focused on being his Mom now too.
Loveee her baby boyy. Sooo cute !!!
God, can you imagine having to drop off your kid in the morning and run into Sanda Bullock? I’d feel like such an ugly troll in comparison.
That kid totally has an old man face and I love it. So cute!
Why does that child never smile?